Technical Grade Pentabromoethylbenzene

Technical grade pentabromoethylbenzene contains minor impurities but remains a separate chemically defined organic compound. Classified under HTS 2903.99.23.00 per chapter notes allowing impurities in halogenated aromatic derivatives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2903.99Same rate: 35%

If impurities exceed typical technical grade thresholds

Excessive impurities may shift classification from specific pentabromoethylbenzene to the general 'other' halogenated aromatics subheading.

3824.99.39Same rate: 35%

If dissolved in solvents for transport exceeding safety-only criteria

Chapter 29 note (e) excludes solutions where solvent makes it suitable for specific use beyond transport/safety.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Include impurity analysis in documentation to affirm it's not a mixture reclassifiable under Chapter 38

Register under TSCA if new to US inventory

Label containers with UN numbers for hazardous material transport